RakauvsPride of Ringwood
Rakau (dual purpose) and Pride of Ringwood (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Rakau
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
New Zealand
Pride of Ringwood
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
-
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Rakau
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Pride of Ringwood
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Rakau
Stone fruitFigFruityApricotPineResin
Only in Pride of Ringwood
CedarOakHerbal
Property
| Property | Rakau | Pride of Ringwood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 26–39% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.2 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 55–57% | 24–41% |
| Humulene | 16–17% | 2–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 9–14% |
| Farnesene | 4–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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